How did you experience maternity leave and your return to work? What helped you and what were the biggest challenges?
In our next online circle, our speaker Dr. Vanessa Kramer from the University of Duisburg Essen will share personal insights into her time before, during and after maternity leave. She will talk about her experiences during her baby’s first year, the challenges she faced, what helped her return to work and the practical tips she would like to share with other mothers.
Alongside her role as coordinator of two doctoral programmes , she has been Deputy Equal Opportunities Officer at the University of Duisburg-Essen since 2024,bringing an additional perspective on balancing work and family life.
Please note: This session shares personal experiences and does not constitute legally binding advice.

As always, our Online Circle centers on open and supportive exchange: we welcome questions, different experiences and the opportunity to learn from each other.

Our Online Circle is a space for open, personal and supportive exchange. There is no single „right“ way – we welcome different experiences and the opportunity to learn from each other.

You can join the Online Circle here! 

We look forward to seeing you!